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Posted by Melanie | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Attorney

Divorce isn't easy and having a spouse surprise you with one, makes it that much more difficult. After my initial consultation with Mr. Lastra, I knew immediately that his representation was exactly what I was seeking. Mr. Lastra and his team made a very difficult situation easy to navigate and get... through with a positive outcome. I highly, highly recommend Mr. Lastra and his firm!

Posted by A thankful physician | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

The Right Pilot for your Hurricane (Divorce)

After having four prior attorneys, I finally found Carlos who successfully navigated me through a difficult divorce. In thinking about the divorce experience, hiring a lawyer was a lot like hiring a pilot. I did not want someone who had just flown pleasure craft in smooth skies. After all, I figur...ed there was going to be turbulence and lots of bumps along the way. I wanted a top gun with lots of experience handling tough cases and a record of great results; and a good communicator. What I got in Carlos was an attorney who piloted my case through a hurricane, and at times it was tough, shaky and scary enough to make me cry. Carlos was steady, fearless and had nerves of steel helping me through the turmoil. Like a great pilot, he routinely reassured me as we were traversing my hurricane of a divorce that we would land safely on the other side. Thank you, Carlos, for flying me through the storm, looks like clear sunny skies from here on out…

Posted by David | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Subpoena & Discovery in a Nasty Divorce Battle

Bottom Line, Carlos found a way to avoid the bulk of an excessive discovery demand and guided us successfully through a deposition meant to harass and damage our daughter's custody chances in her divorce. In his office, Carlos was direct, honest, and efficient in telling my wife and I what to expe...ct and how to prepare for our deposition. He attended the depositions and successfully fended off potentially damaging (to our daughter) questions. He successfully argued in a court hearing to end the attempt to have a judge order a second day of deposition. In the courtroom at a hearing to protect us from further discovery and depositions, he was masterful. It took him seconds to lay out his reference papers (8 or more) on the attorney table in front of him. Then he proceeded to talk through them methodically... rule after law after precedent after Latin phrase. The opposing council (and I) couldn't keep up. The judge finally latched on to the rule she liked best and pointedly demanded an explanation from the opposing council. The authoritative ticking off of rules and precedents was complemented, importantly, with catchy phrases and colorful words to drive his points home... harassment, exploit, financial burden, second byte at the apple. The protective order hearing was relatively short and completely successful. Someone once gave me the advice to stay away, at all costs, from situations where you might need to hire a lawyer. But if you need to hire a lawyer, get the best you can. My wife and I would hire Carlos Lastra again... but we hope we don't have to.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Carlos delivers

Carlos helped to deliver a best-case win-scenario efficiently while keeping costs reasonable. He provided strategic guidance throughout my entire case, which in this instance revolved around a fairly heated business dispute. Carlos's process, which started with compiling the entire backstory, proved... extremely effective. I'd recommend Carlos to anyone in the DC area in need of legal help and looking for smart, reasonable and understanding representation.

Posted by Alyaa | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Top lawyer

Just came out of court and all motions are withdrawn. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you Carlos. Mr Carlos is extremely knowledgeable in his field with a breadth of experience.

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